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News from July 2023

City of Wheaton City Council met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, May 1

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Hilco Redevelopment Partners presents scholarships to promising Southwest Chicago students

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 12, 2023

Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), a prominent Chicago-based redevelopment firm that specializes in the revitalization of obsolete industrial sites, has unveiled the recipients of the fifth annual Hilco Scholars scholarship program.

Lake County Special Committee on Broadband met April 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

Lake County Special Committee on Broadband met Friday, April 28

City of Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission met June 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission met Thursday, June 8

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Median home valuation prices in Cook County rose to $307,000 in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $7,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 8%.

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Dabrowski: ‘Blue officials have run nearly all the homicide hotspots for decades’

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

A new Wirepoints report has challenged the prevailing notion that "red" state-level leadership and policies are to blame for the surge in homicides and violent crime across the United States.

Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met April 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

Lake County Financial & Administrative Committee met Thursday, April 27

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Lake County Board of Review met June 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 11, 2023

Lake County Board of Review met 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 2.

Lake County Special Committee Broadband met June 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

Lake County Special Committee Broadband met Friday, June 2

Cook County Board of Commissioners Transportation Committee met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2023

Cook County Board of Commissioners Transportation Committee met Wednesday, April 26

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met June 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2023

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Thursday, June 1

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Cook County home valuations fell in first half of 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2023 in Cook County fell by $9,000, while total sales decreased by 25.8%.

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Analysis: Cook County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 9, 2023

Property owners in Cook County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Chicago City Wire.

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Cook County median home valuation prices fell by 1.7% in Q2 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2023 in Cook County fell by $5,000, while total sales decreased by 16.4%.

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Congresswoman Ramirez's Statement Following Reports of Chicago Police Officers Illegal Sexual Relations with Migrants

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 9, 2023

On July 7, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement on the reports of illegal sexual relations between Chicago police officers and newly arrived migrants:

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Cook County home sales during week ending July 1

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 8, 2023

There were 1,506 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Chicago City Wire area weekly mass times

By Chicago City Wire | Jul 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Chicago City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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With Multiple Events Citywide this Weekend, OEMC Reminds Residents to be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents, to stay vigilant and to enjoy the various citywide events and festivals this weekend safely and responsibly.

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Rep. García’s Statement on Reports of Chicago Police Officers Engaging in Illegal Sexual Conduct With Migrants

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

On July 7, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released the following statement on allegations of Chicago police officers engaging in sexual conduct with migrants:

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Constituent Services Success Story: Congresswoman Ramirez Secures Access to Federal Grants for Glenbard Township School District #87

By Chicago City Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

On July 7, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) announced the successful resolution to a constituent services matter that resulted in Glenbard Township High School District #87 regaining access to federal funding opportunities for schools.